What Does the Charles A. King Trust Support in Massachusetts?
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In this article, we take a closer look at the Charles A. King Trust and its role in Massachusetts philanthropy.
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Research Is Critical for Effective Aid. So Why Aren't Researchers from the Global South Getting Funded?
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Despite their insight into affected populations, humanitarian researchers from the Global South remain vastly under-resourced next to their Global North peers. Guest author Isabella Cordua outlines what funders can do to fix that.
Read MoreThis Small but Mighty Research Hub Is Expanding. Here’s Who’s Helping Make That Happen
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Since 1963, Salk Institute scientists have been advancing our knowledge of cancer, aging, infectious disease and more. With a new seven-year, $750 million fundraising goal, the aim is to grow both its facilities and research ranks.
Read MoreA Top Science Funder Wants to Keep Ukraine's Scientists at the Blackboard
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The war in Ukraine offers scope for funders to draw on their strengths to assist the embattled nation. For the Simons Foundation, that means helping Ukraine's physicists, biologists and other scientists continue their work.
Read MoreTaking on Paralysis, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Seeks to "Care and Cure"
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Once viewed as the “graveyard of neuroscience,” the field of spinal cord injury has made headway thanks to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. We check in with two leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities.
Read MoreHow a Massive Science Funder Gives Biomedical Researchers Leeway to Work as They Choose
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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute awards one the most sought-after paychecks in the biomedical research field: $9 million over seven years, no strings attached. It’s spending $300 million on the latest round.
Read MoreNew Study Finds Meager Giving to Women and Girls’ Groups
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Despite increased attention to gender equity, a new index finds that U.S. women’s and girls’ groups receive just a tiny sliver of overall charitable donations. Which issues receive the most support? And why is giving in this space so lackluster?
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